Criminal Defense  Blog

In Chandler, Arizona, aggravated assault is punished more severely due to its seriousness. The factors which raise an assault to an aggravated assault typically include the use of a weapon, the type or status of the person assaulted, the intent of the person doing the assaulting, and the severity of injury inflicted. The Arizona statute sets...

Joining a university or college signifies newfound freedom for most students. Most students are either resuming classes, and other students are joining campus for the first time. The majority of the students are moving away from home and moving into dorms or apartments. Whenever student s join campus, parents and campus officials always stress the [&h...

The United States Constitution has the responsibility of protecting your rights after being charged with domestic violence. These rights include the right to an attorney, the right to appeal, the right not to incriminate yourself, and the right to a public and speedy trial. Not only does your attorney protect your rights but also develops […]...

When you find yourself looking for a criminal defense attorney, you can be overwhelmed and reach out to the closest available lawyer. However, this may not be appropriate as attorneys differ in their areas of practice as well as specialization. Attorneys can specialize in different practice areas including probate (wills), property law, civil law, and...

A pillar of our democracy is the presumption of innocence: before a person has been convicted of a crime, they are considered completely innocent under the law. Yet across the country, people who have not been convicted are punished—both explicitly and implicitly—based on the mistaken assumption that they are dangerous, purely on the basis of...

Attorney General Mark Brnovich had his nunchucks ready when Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation in May ending a ban on the weapon in Arizona. The state's top prosecutor recorded a short video in his office showing the world his surprisingly good — too good, perhaps — nunchuck skills. But the celebration was a bit premature ...

The backers of a measure to legalize marijuana in Arizona will make several "minor" changes following a legal review of the proposal by staff members of the state Legislature. The 16-page "Smart and Safe Arizona Act" proposal was filed with the state in early August, and the backers opted for a review by the Legislative Council, a legis...